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Who We Are

With 26 years of experience, peomg serves as a guiding light for those navigating the complexities of the PEO buying process.
 
Our team of experts leverages their insider knowledge and deep understanding of the world of PEO and HR outsourcing to create impactful recommendations for small to medium sized businesses.

We have worked with 100s of companies and 1,000s of employees to engage the right outsourcing model tailored specifically to their needs and philosophy around their employees and culture. 

What We Stand For

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People First. Always.

We change lives -- clients, teammates, and our community. People Over Profit.

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Damn,
That Was Good.

Every interaction hits. No average. No autopilot. We create experiences people remember.

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Fast, Not Frantic

We move fast as hell, with precision and decisiveness. Push the Edge. Break It. Fix It.

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HR, But HOT

We challenge the norm and bring energy to everything we do. Professional, Not Boring. 

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Give A Damn

We fight for small businesses and our community. We are fierce for our clients and unapologetic about what's right. Giving Back is Part of the Work, Not an Extra.

Our Team

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Rachel McDougall

Chief Executive Officer Background in building businesses, leading sales teams, and challenging the status quo. Brings secret sauce of: A healthy obsession with great coffee, big ideas, and finding the "why" behind every business challenge. You’ll work with her if… you want someone who quickly understands your business, helps clarify what you need, and connects you with the right solution and the right people to move your business forward.

Ryan Shapiro

President Background in human resources, PEO consulting, employee benefits, and operational strategy. Brings secret sauce of: An impressive amount of useless trivia, relentless curiosity, and a talent for turning complexity into clarity. You’ll work with him if… you want a PEO expert who knows the industry inside and out and can help you confidently navigate your options, asking the tough questions and ensuring every recommendation is backed by strategy, not a sales pitch.

Heather Applegate

Chief Advisory Officer Background in executive leadership, strategic planning, leadership development, organizational growth, and creative brand strategy. Brings a secret sauce of asking the right questions to produce clarity and direction. Also makes a strong playlist. You'll work with her if you want a strategic partner to challenge assumptions, ask better questions, clarify strategy, and help you make smarter people decisions.

Jake Berry

Growth & Revenue Operations Manager Background in HR Technology Brings the secret sauce of Sports Trivia Knowledge You'll work with him when receiving a recommendation of an HR Solution

Sophia Guelker

Client Success & Marketing Manager Background in relationship build & brand strategy! Brings secret sauce of an unhealthy amount of enthusiasm for social media and being about to talk to anyone about anything. You'll work with her during client onboarding, check-ins, renewals, and all things marketing!

Our passion

Our passion extends beyond the barriers of PEO. We care about our community of founders, change makers, and builders. Our goal is to make growing a business, well, better. For this reason, we created The Consortium -- a day to give back to our fellow business owners by presenting thought leadership in sales, behavioral science, recruiting, and more. We look forward to future opportunities to connect with and strengthen others growing the vibrant entrepreneurial community around us!

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It's Your Last Chance to Meet With Us!

Nah...Not really. But you knew that. We'll just leave our calendar here for you when you need it.

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